Jim Curtis, the boyfriend of Jennifer Aniston, has shared his views on handling conflict in romantic relationships, revealing that silence and meditation often play a role when tensions arise.

Speaking on the podcast Ced with Intention in mid-February, life coach Jim Curtis said that making an effort to reconnect after disagreements is essential to sustaining long-term love—an approach he applies in his own relationship. Although he did not mention Aniston by name, international media outlets believe he was referring to his romance with the actress.

According to Curtis, he spends a great deal of time with his partner, often staying at home together. Like any couple, they sometimes argue over minor issues. In those moments, he explained, they may choose to remain silent, feel angry, or even step out to reflect on the situation. Meditation is another method they use to regain balance before attempting reconciliation. At times, this also involves apologizing, reassessing what went wrong, and making amends.

“We try to make sure the same issue doesn’t keep happening,” Curtis said. “Because once you’ve made up, if the same problem comes back more than five times, no one really believes change is possible anymore.”

Curtis also emphasized emotional openness and mutual effort as key elements of a healthy relationship. He believes that no one can change their partner; instead, each person must work on themselves. To prevent conflicts from escalating, he and his partner often discuss practical questions in advance, such as whether one of them needs time alone, a short break to think, or an immediate conversation—and whether it’s better to resolve the issue before going to sleep.

From his perspective, setting shared rules and respecting each other’s communication styles are crucial. “People can get so overwhelmed that if you don’t consciously work through issues, emotions just spill out everywhere without any idea of how to move forward together,” he explained.

Curtis is six years younger than Aniston and is known both as a life coach and a self-help author, having published books focused on mental well-being. According to People, dating rumors surrounding the pair first emerged in July 2025, when they were spotted vacationing in Spain with actors Jason Bateman and Amanda Anka, as well as comedian Amy Schumer. Four months later, Aniston made their relationship public with a birthday post for Curtis.

Sources say Aniston is content and excited to enter the new year with him. “She’s happy and very comfortable with where she is in life,” a source said. “Jim is gentle, supportive, and makes her days brighter.”

Born in 1969, Jennifer Aniston rose to A-list status following the success of the iconic TV series Friends, before transitioning to a successful film career. She is widely known for romantic comedies such as The Break-Up (2006), Marley & Me (2008), and Just Go With It (2011). In 2019, she returned to television after 15 years with The Morning Show, winning a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series. She is set to appear next in the TV project I’m Glad My Mom Died, based on the bestselling memoir by Jennette McCurdy. Beyond acting, Aniston also founded the haircare brand Lolavie.

Before her relationship with Curtis, Aniston was married twice—first to Brad Pitt from 2000 to 2005, and later to actor Justin Theroux in 2015. That marriage ended after three years, and since then, the actress has largely kept her personal life private.